Sarah F. Ayoub
Jemez Springs,NM
Summary
I have a passionate history of travel in Thailand and Indonesia studying Yoga and Mindfulness in order to integrate these ancient practices into the mental health field. I am a dedicated mental health professional and mindfulness instructor with extensive experience in executing mindfulness and body-based therapeutic interventions. I help clients navigate complex physical, mental, and emotional challenges by facilitating trauma-informed mindfulness-based interventions such as MBSR, Yoga, and DBT. I am committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and passionate about making a lasting positive impact. I have recently developed virtual courses on mindfulness foundations from a trauma-informed perspective and presented at notable conferences, including the Southwestern Transformational Healing Conference in Santa Fe.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BH Clinical Intern
Trauma Treatment Center & Research Facility
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults utilizing DBT, CPT, CBT, and therapeutic Yoga
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and open communication.
- Provided DBT therapy to fidelity including DBT skills group, individual sessions, and phone coaching
- Assisted in the facilitation of research through the University of Denver on the effectiveness of MBSRY trauma informed yoga in a group setting
- Participated in regular supervision sessions and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and provide appropriate interventions.
Trauma-informed Yoga Teacher
Yoga 4 Change
02.2021 - 07.2025
- Teach positive and healthy coping skills to veterans, the incarcerated, youth, and people living with mental health conditions
- Conducted virtual mindfulness and yoga classes for court ordered adults
- Offer yoga movements and thematic teachings tailored to the physical and emotional needs of each population served
- Teach yoga and mindfulness as tools to overcome trauma according to the individual needs in each class
Connections Specialist & Peer Support Group Facilitator
Mental Health Association of Central Florida
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Became certified in QPR & Guardian Advocacy
- Respond to crisis calls and create referrals based on their needs
- Establish rapport & maintain relationships with community health/mental health providers as a Connections Specialist
- Developed & facilitate weekly mindfulness peer support groups
- Assist clients with Medicaid/Medicare
Studio Manager, Human Resources, and Yoga Instructor
Orlando Power Yoga
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Manage 3 locations with 30 employees
- Execute organizational & communication skills through scheduling, facilitating meetings, and social media marketing
- Teach vinyasa yoga & mindfulness to classes of 50-80 participants
Recreational Therapist
Universal Health Services – Palm Point Behavioral Health
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Facilitated recreational groups for children and adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient
- Developed & led a weekly meditation group for the Intensive Outpatient Program
- Participated in treatment team for adult unit
- Assessed individual needs formal assessment to develop therapeutic interventions
- Assessed individual behaviors and progress towards treatment through group notes
Resident Yoga Instructor & Meditation Teacher
Bali Silent Retreat
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Facilitated silent meditation, guided meditation, loving kindness, yin yoga, and Hatha yoga
- Held space in practice for guests having cathartic experiences
- Engaged in Karma yoga taking care of the retreat grounds
Student Manager/Salesperson
Southwestern Advantage
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed managerial and public speaking skills through over 300 hours of additional training
- Recruit, Interview, train, manage, and motivate college students for direct sales
- Executed all ordering, inventory, sales, accounting, scheduling, and delivery of product in personal direct sales business
- Internalized success principles through direct sales of educational products (i.e. schedules, positive attitude, goal setting, and personal motivation)
- Prospected and approached over 3,000 families from various socioeconomic backgrounds
Education
Master of social work -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2019
Chiang Mai
Skills
- Online teaching
- Public speaking
- Group and individual instruction
- Self motivation
- Curriculum development
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassionate communication
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
Certification
- Yoga Medicine 500 hour Therapeutic Yoga Specialist Training (July 2025-present)
- Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program – Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield (March 2025-present)
- Palouse Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (January 2024-March 2024)
- Power of Awareness – Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield (January 2021)
- Radiantly Alive Yoga Studio – Ubud, Bali 200 hour YTT (September 2019)
Timeline
BH Clinical Intern
Trauma Treatment Center & Research Facility
08.2024 - 08.2025
Connections Specialist & Peer Support Group Facilitator
Mental Health Association of Central Florida
01.2023 - 04.2025
Studio Manager, Human Resources, and Yoga Instructor
Orlando Power Yoga
01.2022 - 08.2024
Trauma-informed Yoga Teacher
Yoga 4 Change
02.2021 - 07.2025
Recreational Therapist
Universal Health Services – Palm Point Behavioral Health
04.2020 - 12.2020
Resident Yoga Instructor & Meditation Teacher
Bali Silent Retreat
09.2019 - 12.2019
Student Manager/Salesperson
Southwestern Advantage
08.2016 - 01.2018
Master of social work -
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Chiang Mai
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